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ATC S01BA05 · Corticosteroids, Plain · updated 4 Nov 2026
Triamcinolone shortage
As of 4 Nov 2026, Triamcinolone has a reported shortage in 2 of the 16 countries we track (Canada, Japan), covering 4 products from 3 companies.
Is there a Triamcinolone shortage?
Yes. As of 4 Nov 2026, Triamcinolone is reported short in 2 of the 16 countries we track: Canada, Japan. No company has given a return date.
Timeline
Solid bars run from the reported start to today; faded bars show the time left until the expected return. An arrow means no return date was given.
Which companies are short
products short, all countriesListed: Novartis NOVN · SIX Swiss, Bristol Myers Squibb BMY · NYSE
Compared with similar medicines
ATC group S01BA · Corticosteroids, PlainAffected products
| Country | Product | Company | Since | Expected back | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | TRIESENCE (1 single use vial of 1ml) anticipated | NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CANADA INC | 15 Jan 2027 | not given | Active ingredient shortage Shortage of an active ingredient |
| JP | ケナコルト-A筋注用関節腔内用水懸注40mg/1mL limited | Bristol Myers Squibb | 17 Apr 2025 | not given | Manufacturing problem |
| JP | ケナコルト-A皮内用関節腔内用水懸注50mg/5mL limited | Bristol Myers Squibb | 1 Jul 2025 | not given | Manufacturing problem |
| JP | オルテクサー口腔用軟膏0.1% limited | ビーブランド・メディコーデンタル | 28 Apr 2026 | not given | Other |
"Expected back" is the date the company gave the authority, when it gave one. Ask a pharmacist about alternatives.
Questions
Is there a Triamcinolone shortage?
Yes. As of 4 Nov 2026, Triamcinolone is reported short in 2 of the 16 countries we track: Canada, Japan. No company has given a return date.
When will Triamcinolone be back in stock?
No return date has been given; Canada: no date given; Japan: no date given. These are company estimates reported to each authority.
Why is Triamcinolone in short supply?
The most common reason reported is: manufacturing problem. Reasons by product are listed in the table below.
Which companies have Triamcinolone shortages?
Bristol Myers Squibb, Novartis, ビーブランド・メディコーデンタル.